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Three stabbed after ‘altercation involving neighbours’ in South Auckland
Three badly injured, Eagle helicopter dispatched after ‘altercation involving neighbours’ in South Auckland. Video / Hayden Woodward

Police crackdown on shoplifting a success
'We have a zero tolerance to reoffending': Sgt Isaac Ngatai

Editorial: Lack of employer support for new citizens' arrest law should give Govt pause for thought
OPINION: Some of the Government's biggest business allies see problems with the new bill.

Galway St cordoned off after large brawl
Detectives are at the scene following a large fight among a group of men on Galway St in Auckland CBD, which resulted in one male suffering serious injuries.

NZ Herald Live: Paul Goldsmith makes retail crime announcement
Paul Goldsmith Minister of Justice and Nicole McKee Associate Minister of Justice make retail crime announcement

Two arrested after a ram raid on Botany Liquor Centre overnight
Police arrested two men after a ram raid and fleeing driver incidents across Auckland. Video / Hayden Woodward

Crime reports up 9.4% in Hawke's Bay as burglaries and thefts hit businesses hard
“I am looking at options – should I get rid of this business? The risk is too high.'

‘Taking back control’: Police spent $75,000 patrolling gang funeral
Eighteen arrests were made as out-of-town cops and the Eagle helicopter swooped.

'Done nothing wrong': Long-serving JP retires after convictions revealed
'I feel like the complainant has gone on some sort of witch hunt.'

Auckland court officers brutally attacked by prisoner
One officer suffered a broken jaw, while the other was knocked out cold.

The time must fit the crime: Walk Without Fear ambassador Israel Adesanya speaks on Crimes Bill
A message from Eugene Bareman and Israel Adesanya re the Crimes Amendment Bill. Video / Supplied

'It's a joke': Victim owed nearly $350k reparation
Victims owed millions - one man wants more done to pursue offenders.

Opinion: Enough is enough – retail crime is not victimless and hurts shoppers
OPINION: The majority of retail crime is organised crime and involves repeat offending.

Woman charged with drink-driving after late-night crash into tree
The Ford sedan hit a tree around 11.20pm, narrowly missing a house.

Golriz Ghahraman and Auror: Inside NZ’s privately-owned retail surveillance network
Police can search vast retail database - is this how they found ex-MP's alleged incident?

Police make Whangārei robberies arrest after spotting suspect vehicle
Police have arrested a 16-year-old on suspicion of involvement in two robberies.

Half of Gisborne’s 2024 vehicle fires suspicious
One firefighter said the number of dumped cars set alight in Tairāwhiti had increased.

NZ Herald Live: Nelson policewoman Lyn Fleming’s farewell
The funeral for slain policewoman Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming

Man charged with murder in connection with a woman's death in Avondale
A man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a woman’s body in Avondale overnight. Video / NZ Herald

‘She broke down’: Harrowing scenes as family arrive at Avondale house where woman’s body found
A 35-year-old man has been charged with murder.

‘I went and got my shotgun’: LA fire evacuees guard against looters
'I didn't save that damn house to have some idiot come and steal from me.'